The tombs in the Valley of the Kings, constructed to house deceased pharaohs and nobles,
were first explored in the late 18th century by members of Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition and has been found to contain more than 63 tombs and chambers.
A. were first explored in the late 18th century by members of Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition and has been
B. was first explored in the late 18th century by members of Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition, and is
C. first explored in the late 18th century by members of Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition, and have been
D. were first explored in the late 18th century by members of Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition, and have been
E. first explored by members of Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition in the late 18th century, and are
In this question, The OA is D..
However, I have a doubt with respect to D:
" comma + and " starts a new clause that needs to have a subject also. However in this case, ("were first explored in the late 18th century by members of Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition, and have been" ) the option contains "comma+and" without a subject. In my opinion the comma should not have been used before the "and" ..
I Request Experts to give your opinion on this and enlighten me...
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